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Patent GB-190518278-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Tea and Coffee Pots
Inventor: DUNDONALD DOUGLAS MACKINNON BA
Filed: 1905-09-09
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 18,278. Dundonald, D. M. B. H. Cochrane, Earl of. Sept. 9. Teapots; coffee-pots. - Teapots or coffee-pots as described in Specification No. 1926, A.D. 1901, are formed with a hollow top d, which with a tray t forms a receptacle for the tea &c. The pot is closed by a lid l, with a partition l<1> for closing the infusion-chamber. The second base is formed by the handle h and projections p. A hinged flap attached to the top of the pot may replace the partition l<1>, and the tray t may incline upwards and outwards.
Patent GB-190526145-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Domestic Stoves or Grates.
Inventor: STOKES ADRIAN BEATSON
Filed: 1905-12-15
Granted: 1906-11-15
Abstract: 26,145. Stokes, A. B. Dec. 15. Fire-places.-A down-draught fireplace is constructed so that the only outlet at any time for the products of combustion is by way of the ash-pit. Air is led either from the outside of a room by means of one or more pipes passing through the wall, preferably at or above the level of the grate, or from the room itself in the ordinary way, and passes down through the fuel to the ash-pit, and thence through an opening c<1> to a flue a<1> at the back of the grate. A false back d may be used, so as to leave a space d' at the back of the grate for the passage of any air or smoke to the ash-pit. An ash-pan c closes the front of the ashpit, and the front of the fire-place may also be wholly or partially closed. A blower may be fitted to the fire-place, and also a damper in the back flue a'. Specitication No. 3810, A.D. 1873, is referred to.
Patent GB-190605570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Electric Transmission of Power for Vehicles & other purposes.
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS
Filed: 1906-03-07
Granted: 1907-06-07
Abstract: 5570. Parker, T. March 7. Dynamos and motors combined for transmitting power.-An over-saturated shunt-wound generator a supplies current to two shunt-wound motors m, m<1>, having sectional field windings, and controllers e, f mounted on the frame shaft, or operated independently, are provided for the regulation of the motors, and therefore the propulsion of a vehicle or for other purposes. The controller f puts the field-winding sections w<1>, w<2>, w<3>, w<4> successively in series with resistance, in series, in series parallel with resistance, in parallel with resistance, or in parallel. The controller e puts in, or cuts out, resistance R<1> ... R<5> in the armature circuit of the two motors, and, when the controller is in the positions 1<1> ... 7<1>, the motor armatures are cut off from the dynamo and connected together to produce a braking effect. A reversing-switch g is provided.
Patent GB-190606032-A (GB)
Title: Improved Shackle for Miners' Trams.
Inventor: OATES SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-08-09
Abstract: 6032. Oates, S. March 13. Shackles. - To prevent the coupling - pins of miners' trams from being accidentally disengaged from the shackles, the pin is formed with a tongue f which passes through a slot in the upper part of the lower eye of the shackle until it enters a segmental groove b in the eye, and then, after being turned through a certain angle in the groove, passes through a second slot in the lower part of the eye beneath the groove. Before the pin can be disengaged, the reverse operation must take place.
Patent GB-190617377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Vehicles.
Inventor: STANDERWICK WALTER CLINTON
Filed: 1906-08-02
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 17,377. Standerwick, W. C. Aug. 2. Brakes.-A slipper brake for motor-cars, omnibuses, and like vehicles can be operated from the vehicle and applied without undue shock. The slipper 1 is pivoted to an arm 2 the square upper end of which can work in a stirrup 5 under the action of a spring 10. The stirrup is pivoted at 6 to a cramp 7 on the bearing-spring 8. The slipper is normally held in the dotted position by a chain 12 connected to an operating-lever. When the chain 12 is slackened, the arm 2 falls into a vertical position and the wheel mounts upon the slipper, which is held in position by a chain or wire 14 in which is interposed a stretching-screw and a spring 17 to prevent undue shock when the brake is applied. Washers 19 permit of the adjustment of the shoe to the wheel.
Patent GB-190618054-A (GB)
Title: Improved Backing for Half-tone Blocks, Electrotypes and the like.
Inventor: BROWN WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-08-11
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 18,054. Brown, W., and Wabar, A. Aug. 11. Printing-surfaces.-A backing-block for mounting half-tone or other printing-plates comprises a block A preferably of cheap wood, to which is screwed or nailed a plate 2 of soft light composition metal. To this plate, the printing-plate 3 may be secured by tacks in the usual way, or preferably by sweating or soldering, in which case the finished block may be trimmed flush with the border of the plate. In a modification, the wooden base-block A is provided on both sides with transverse strips or tenons a. The printing-plate may be secured direct to the mortised block A.
Patent GB-190619123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Engines
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1906-08-27
Granted: 1907-08-22
Abstract: 19,123. Brookes, A. G., [Foote, T. M., and Young, A. V.]. Aug. 27. Oscillating-vane type.-Fig. 4 shows the arrangement of the radial fixed abutment 20 and oscillating piston 18 with respect to the steam-chest 23 and ports 24, 25, which act alternately as admission and exhaust ports. The piston sweeps round the chamber from one face of the abutment 20 to the other, and the oscillatory motion of its shaft 17 is converted into continuous rotation in the fly-wheel shaft 37 by providing two mutilated gear-wheels 32, 36, Fig. 3. During motion of the shaft 17 in one direction, the wheel 31 drives the wheel 36 through the intermediate pinions 33, 35, the wheels 30, 32 being out of engagement owing to the existence of the toothless section, whereas, during motion in the other direction the drive is direct from the wheel 30 to the wheel 32, a toothless section of the wheel 36 being now presented to the pinion 35. The first and last teeth of the wheels 30, 35 to engage with their respective intermittent gears are made longer to withstand wear and shock. To ensure positive engagement of the wheels with the mutilated gears, laterally projectmg teeth 45, 47 are arranged to slide up and engage with latches or pawls 46, 48 pivoted on the wheels 36, 32 at the moment the gears are about to intermesh. The slide valve 28 is actuated by a lever 43 carried by a spindle 42, which is rocked by a cam follower acted upon by two suitably-shaped camwheels 39, 40 on the shaft 37.
Patent GB-190620361-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Ball-game.
Inventor: TAUSSIG HUGO
Filed: 1906-09-13
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 20,361. Taussig, H., and Stein, E. Sept. 13. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Games imitating bagatelle.-A number of pins 1 are arranged on a board A and are joined by a cord 2, the pins being so placed that the cord forms a series of tangents to a spiral. A number of pockets 5 are formed in the centre, and pockets 6 may be arranged on other parts of the board. A ball 3 is thrown or struck by a cue towards the cord 2 with the object of causing it to take the path of the full arrowed line, and come to rest in one of the pockets 5. Balls which are not correctly struck may fall in the pockets 6. The cord is preferably arranged above the board at a height equal to the radius of the ball. The number of pins 1 may be varied, and the pockets may be numbered.
Patent GB-190623180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, Wood Planing Machines
Inventor: HOLTHAUS WILHELM
Filed: 1906-10-19
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 23,180. Holthaus, W. Oct. 19. Planing.-In order to prevent the buzzing noise produced by the rotation of the tool in woodpianing machines, the beds 1, 2 are placed further apart than usual, and the lips or ledges 3, 4 are wider and have notches 5 and holes 6 to allow the escape of air.
Patent GB-190700273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sighting Apparatus for Guns.
Inventor: DAWSONS ARTHUR TREVOR
Filed: 1907-01-04
Granted: 1907-10-03
Abstract: 273. Dawson, A. T., and Buckham, G. T. Jan. 4. Sights; mountings.-Relates to cross-connected sighting-apparatus, and consists in mounting the sight-bars A, A<x>, and the brackets carrying the elevating-pinions c<1>, c<1x>, upon transverse frames or caps B, C, which are fitted around the return-spring casing E and are bolted to the cradle F, so that the sighting-apparatus, together with the casing E, may be removed bodily. The pointers A<5>, C<5> of the deflexion and range dials may be controlled by an electric motor, as described in Specification No. 295, A.D. 1907.
Patent GB-190703460-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Whip Manipulators.
Inventor: WEEKS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Filed: 1907-02-12
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 3460. Weeks, A. L. March 9, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Whips.-Relates to a mechanical whip manipulator for vehicles. The whip 20 is secured in a socket 19 mounted on a shaft 4, which rotates in a casing 1 fixed to the corner of the vehicle A so that, when the shaft 4 is rotated from the inside of the vehicle by means attached to a lever arm 10, the whip is brought to bear diagonally across the horse. A spiral spring 26, fixed at one end to the shaft 4 and at the other end to the casing 1, serves to bring back the whip into a vertical position, and an arm 29, Fig. 4, on the shaft 4 bearing against a stop 30 limits the return movement of the whip.
Patent GB-190708337-A (GB)
Title: Improved Mudguard for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: MACKENSEN ANTON WILHELM
Filed: 1907-04-10
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 8337. Mackensen, A. W. April 10. Guards, mud.-In a mud guard for preventing side splash from the wheels of motor road vehicles, a strip b of tin, wood, or other material is suspended from the vehicle by rods c or c<1> so that it slopes downwards at an angle to the plane of the wheel, its inner and outer edges being turned upwards and downwards respectively. The rods may be hinged to the guard so that it may be raised.
Patent GB-190708436-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Manufacture of Dominoes.
Inventor: BURNS ROBERT
Filed: 1907-04-11
Granted: 1908-01-02
Abstract: 8436. Burns, R., and Hayes, H. B., [trading as Hayes & Burns] April 11. Drawings to Specification. Dominoes.-The body of a piece used in the game of dominoes is formed from suitable hard material, and has one face recessed to receive a layer of thin material on which the pips are marked. The recess is of such a depth that, when the parts are assembled, a thin projecting edge is left which protects the marked face from damage.
Patent GB-190710540-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Bricks, Tiles, and the like.
Inventor: CRAVEN JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1907-05-06
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 10,540. Craven, J. W. May 6. Moulding bricks &c.-In machines with rotary mould tables, means are provided to ensure the exclusion of air from the clay during the filling of the moulds. The lower plungers 1 are raised to the top of the moulds as they approach the filling position by means of an incline 8, and are forced upwards during filling by means of a lever 3 acted upon by springs 6 which are put into compression by means of a cam 7 acting upon a rod 5. The cam 7 is so arranged that the lever 3 is released when the moulds are about balf-full ; the clay itself then offers sufficient resistance.
Patent GB-190713394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles.
Inventor: PRITZKOW FRITZ
Filed: 1907-06-10
Granted: 1908-08-10
Abstract: 13,394. Pritzkow, F. June 10. Projectiles, ordnance and small.arm.-Attached to the solid part a is a hollow tail portion b, of diameter d less than the diameter e of the gun barrel and provided with openings c which facilitate the action of the explosion gases on the two sides of the part b, thus preventing distortion of the tail portion. The tail portion b may be conical in shape and screwed to the part a, or may be made integral with the part a.
Patent GB-190717710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Advertising or Display Apparatus
Inventor: QUENTIN AUGUSTE
Filed: 1907-08-02
Granted: 1907-12-19
Abstract: 17,710. Quentin, A. Dec. 8, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Kinematographs; magic-lanterns.-Apparatus for rendering visible in daylight kinematographic and other projections comprises a chamber open towards the observer and having the walls of a non- reflecting colour, and a screen at the opposing end receiving the projections from the'rear. ' In the construction shown, the chamber is of.the shape of a truncated pyramid of greater width than height, and is provided at the upper side with a light shade C. The chamber is fitted in the opening F in the room containing the projecting-apparatus.
Patent GB-190721113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Change Speed Gearing.
Inventor: ZIMNIC ERWIN
Filed: 1907-09-23
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 21,113. Zimnic, E., and Klinkosch, C. Sept. 23. Variable-speed and reversing gearing ; clutches.-Relates to change-speed and reversing gearing of the class in which toothed wheels constantly in mesh and sliding positive clutches are used. The clutches have screw-and-nut engaging parts. The driving - shaft a carries loose gears I, II, III, z with hubs formed as female screw-threads adapted to receive screwed clutch sleeves b, which slide on feathers &c. on the shaft. These gear with wheels I<1>, II<1>, III<1>, z<1> on a driven shaft e. The sleeves b have conical shoulders f which finally butt against and drive the gears I, II, III, z. Springs c are provided to hold the sleeves b normally clear of the gears. The clutches are disengaged thus. The driven member g of the main clutch is disengaged and braked by thrusting a friction cone h into a stationary casing i. The shaft e &c. continuing to rotate causes the gear in action to screw clear of its sleeve b. In a modified form of clutch, shown in Fig. 4, the shoulders f have claws t with helical outer surfaces like the screwthread, and flat ends q for butting against the flat ends of like teeth u upon the loose gear.
Patent GB-190723402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottles.
Inventor: HIGGINBOTHAM DON JOSEPH
Filed: 1907-10-23
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 23,402. Higginbotham, D. J. Oct. 23. Bottles, non-refillable.- Relates to bottles of the type in which the neck is weakened, and in which an auxiliary stopper of glass is inserted abovo the ordinary stopper. The upper stopper 6 is formed with a slot 7 so that it can be pushed into the neck and ground in by a tool 9, Fig. 3, and its upper edge is bevelled, so that when the stopper is forced below the upper edge of the neck a channel is formed to provide space for sealing-wax and the like.
Patent GB-190727711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Guide Rings for Ball Bearings.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1907-12-16
Granted: 1908-03-19
Abstract: 27,711. Boult, A. J., [Fichtel & Sachs]. Dec. 16. Ball bearings.-A cage for ball bearings consists of two side rings A, B, each having projections that overlap and engage together like teeth, as shown. The two rings are loosely connected by screws S, and are capable of slight relative rotation in order to distribute the pressure amongst the balls, which are only in contact with the projections and are not pressed against the side rings. The device is applicable to ball thrust bearings.
Patent GB-190804355-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Warning Horns for Motor Cars.
Inventor: BELEDIN FELIX MARIE JOSEPH
Filed: 1908-02-26
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 4355. BÚlÚdin, F. M. J. Sept. 11, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Horns.-Motor-car and like horns are provided with a sound-box a enclosing a fitting e to which a vibrant tongue f is replacebly secured by a screw g. The trumpet, preferably of three turns, is screwed on to the end d, and the operating-bulb &c. is secured to the other end. To adapt the sound-box to existing horns, a coiled adapter, Fig. 2, is added to reduce the diameter sufficiently to obtain proper operation of the device.
Patent GB-190806291-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Locking Devices, Controlling the Locking of a Number of Drawers, Trays or the like, by One Lock, Catch or the like
Inventor: RESTALL FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-03-21
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 6291. Restall, F. March 21. Locks, key ; fastenings for securing series of drawers. A number of drawers or trays, particularly in a filing-cabinet, are locked simultaneously or in batches by means of catches a operated through a rod c. The catches a are pivoted on pins in the runners b and normally engage in notches b<2> in the drawers, but are released by adjustable projecting clips d, Fig. 6, which lift the ends a<2> of the catches when the rod c is raised. This operation may be effected from a lock f, having a rising bolt, through levers g, h; or by a cable &c., from a lock having a sliding bolt. To obtain the successive release of sets of drawers, a double or multiple-lift lock is employed, and the clips d are so adjusted that the first turn of the key releases one or more drawers, and the second and succeeding turns free others as desired.
Patent GB-190809290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Frogs or Crossings
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1908-04-29
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 9290. Justice, P. M., [Reinoehl, C. W., and Weaver, B. L.]. April 29. Crossings or frogs for railways are provided with a renewable hard tough metal bearing - surface, free from bolt holes or - the like, which is retained in position by a semi-steel casting or base-block. Fig. 1 shows a plan of a frog so constructed, and Figs. 3 and 5 show transverse sections along the lines B-B, D-D respectively. The hard metal block is arranged between the wing rails 2, and comprises the wing portions 3, point tongue 5, and grooves 7. The sides of the -block are clamped between the inner faces of the heads of the wing rails by the bolts 12, which pass through holes in the lower or base block 11. To afford a pick-up for false wheel flanges, the wing rails have inclined grooves 13 cut in them parallel and adjacent to the stock rails 1.
Patent GB-190810869-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BROWETT THOMAS
Filed: 1908-05-19
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 10,869. Browett, T. May 19. Gas and explosive-vapour engines.-In two- and four-stroke cycle oil &c. engines which ignite by the heat of compression, the necessary compression and ignition temperatures are obtained by entrapping portions of the explosion gases and readmitting them to subsequent air charges early in the compression strokes. In the four-stroke-cycle engine shown in Fig. 1, the combustion gases are trapped in a chamber d and re-enter the cylinder at the end of the suction stroke during which air is drawn in through a valve b. The gases remaining in the cylinder during the exhaust stroke are expelled through a valve n. To regulate the compression, a mechanically-actuated and hand or governor controlled valve g opens the cylinder to the atmosphere or to the exhaust pipe through an automatic valve k, the tension of the controlling spring of which may be regulated as desired. Modified multi-cylinder four-stroke-cycle engines are described in which the grouping of the cylinders in pairs enables part of the exhaust of one cylinder to enter an adjourning cylinder through a common port situated at the end of the out-stroke of the piston. In a further modification a pair of cylinders use a common chamber d, which also receives the gases expelled through a single relief valve k. Fig. 4 shows a two-stroke-cycle engine which compresses air in the front end of the cylinder, and transfers it through passages 1, 2 to the combustion chamber. The combustion gases used in the formation of the charge are entrapped in the chamber d, the remainder being expelled through the valve f. If preferred, the main exhaust port may be controlled by the piston, the air-inlet port being transferred to the cylinder head. In an engine having a pair of cylinders of different diameters, the charge in the cylinder of larger diameter may receive the combustion products from the smaller cylinder in which an ordinary Diesel cycle is effected. In double-acting engines, one entrapping-chamber may be used for both ends of the cylinder. The entrapping-chambers may be provided with adjustable ends, the admission and exhaust to and from the chambers being controlled by mechanically-operated valves. Starting.-This may be effected by gases previously discharged through the compression relief valves and stored in reservoirs, not shown. Light oils or alcohol may also be used, the entrapping- chambers d being supplied with air under pressure. The air may be heated before admission, or transverse tubes may be provided to heat the air in the chambers themselves, which chambers may be surrounded with exhaust-heated or vacuum jackets or both.
Patent GB-190814745-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Baking of Bread and the like.
Inventor: IHLEE FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1908-07-11
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 14,745. Ihlee, F. C. July 11. Bakers' ovens.-In baking bread &c., the portions of dough are subjected first to a bottom heat on an open tray or table, and are then heated more uniformly in a closed chamber. Fig. 1 shows a sole or baking- surface a, heated by Perkins' tubes b, and fitted with a cover d, which may be removed by chains k. The cover d may be heated separately, but this is unnecessary if it is constructed, as shown, of two shells enclosing a non-conducting material. The tops of the loaves may be " flashed " by opening the apertures e, f covered by the dampers h, and by setting deflecting- plates i attached to the cover. An inspection door j is fitted in the cover. The process may also be carried out by heating the portions of dough on a draw-plate first outside the oven and then in the oven.
Patent GB-190817111-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Playing Games Imitating Cricket.
Inventor: ORRELL THOMAS
Filed: 1908-08-14
Granted: 1908-10-29
Abstract: 17,111. Orrell, T. Aug. 14. Games imitating cricket ; games played with balls, cups, pins, wickets.-Relates to an apparatus for playing a game imitating cricket and adapted for table or outdoor use. A stand a is provided with facets a<1>, a<2>, a<3> and a pivoted extension b, all of which take the place of a bat, and also with wickets c carrying bails d. The object of the game is to project a ball so as to dislodge the bails. Cups e may be used to take the place of fielders, but other devices such as ninepins or skittles may be employed as well.
Patent GB-190820238-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rifle Butt for Miniature or Full Charge Rifles.
Inventor: CLARKE GEORGE
Filed: 1908-09-26
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 20,238. Clarke, G. Sept. 26. Targets.-A bullet-catcher consists of two coaxial cones e, i secured to a box a lined with metal b. A penetrable target may be attached to the mouth f of the cone e.
Patent GB-190822708-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Transferring Liquid Fuel from Cans to Reservoirs.
Inventor: PATTISON JOHN ALFRED
Filed: 1908-10-26
Granted: 1909-02-25
Abstract: 22,708. Pattison, J. A., and Ruffini, E. A. Oct. 26. Tanks and cisterns.-Liquid fuel can be readily withdrawn from the cans in which it is usually supplied, and be at once available for use, by means of the apparatus shown in Fig. 2. The sealed can b is placed in a receiver a which contains an air inlet f and two grooved or fluted spikes d, e, at the bottom g, which are caused to pierce the can by pressure applied at the top. The casing is preferably inclined so that the liquid escapes at the lower perforation so long as air enters by the upper one; by this means the level of liquid remains at h until the liquid is nearly exhausted. The spikes may be made adjustable as regards position, and may be operated from outside the reservoir.